Pope Marinus III

Pope Marinus III (7 May 1302-), born Antonino Montferrato, was Pope from 19 August 1337, succeeding Pope Benedict XI.

Biography
Antonino Montferrato was born on 7 May 1302 to the House of Montferrat, a dynasty of Catholic Italians. Marinus succeeded Pope Benedict XI upon his death on 19 August 1337, elected by popular acclaim from the College of Cardinals. He also was the heir apparent to the Barony of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Barony of Tivoli, and the Barony of Spoleto.